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Parent Community Organization (PCO)

The ECS Parent Community Organization (PCO) supports the ECS community (including students, teachers, staff, and families) by promoting active collaboration and engagement in the education and social well-being of ECS students, while also helping to provide supplemental resources and opportunities that support the school’s program.

The PCO values:

  • Student Well-Being: Nurturing students' growth through active family engagement
  • Inclusion: Building community through an inclusive, kind, and positive approach
  • Communication: Acting as a hub for communication between families and the school

The Parent Community Organization (PCO) was founded in the summer of 2008 and every parent, guardian and employee is automatically a member. The PCO is a 100% volunteer-run organization that helps build and support positive relationships within our school community. The PCO charges no membership dues and encourages members to join and participate in PCO Meetings, PCO Events, and as a volunteer. We look forward to connecting with you and working together to shape the community where our children learn and thrive!

The PCO maintains a PCO Discord channel, a PCO Facebook page, and a PCO Instagram page as ways of sharing authentic information.

In addition to the many fun social events aimed at gathering families and building a positive school environment, the PCO strives to raise funds that directly benefit the ECS community. 

PCO Meetings

All ECS families are invited to PCO meetings. The first 15 minutes will be used as social time to meet and greet fellow ECS parents and guardians which will be followed by a PCO business meeting. Questions? Email parents@ecspco.org.

PCO's Newsletter - The Pulse

Stay informed about ECS's PCO happenings by subscribing to our weekly Wednesday newsletter which provides news about ECS events and activities, PCO meetings, community opportunities, and more.

Community Support / Staff Appreciation

PCO Events

Visit the ECS Calendar for more information about ECS and ECS PCO meetings and events. Please visit the volunteer page to contact an ECS PCO events, community support, fundraising, or communications committee.

For more information, email parents@ecspco.org. 

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Fall Fest 2024 Oct 25, 2024

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Fundraising

The Environmental Charter PCO raises funds to serve, support, and enrich the education and environment for the students, employees, and the greater ECS community. Financial contributions made directly or through community partners allow the PCO to bridge the gap between public funds and actual expenses, helping to make certain programs possible. Fundraising supports a variety of projects related to educational enrichment such as school-wide improvements, classroom materials, extracurricular activities, etc.

You can support the PCO's fundraising efforts by making a donation at the link below, and/or supporting one of the many fundraising initiatives listed below. Thank you!

Donate

Current Fundraising Efforts

PCO Finances

Please review the instructions for requesting any of the following from the ECS PCO before completing the corresponding request form below.

instructions to request purchase, reimbursement, Cashbox, or square readers.

Mini-Grants

The Mini-Grants program is open to all ECS staff members, parents, and community members. We invite and encourage each grade level to participate. PCO Mini-Grants are awarded up to a limit of $500 dollars each. The committee will notify applicants of the status of their application within approximately two weeks of each deadline.

  • February 4, 2026

  • April 8, 2026

In October 2025, the PCO awarded mini-grants to fund:

  • Game Changer SEL program for skill building both on and off the athletic field for middle school students
  • Handheld microscopes for third grade students
  • Student recognition reward prizes to motivate high school students to invest in their high school success

In December 2025, the PCO awarded mini-grants to fund:

  • Garment racks for the PCO Uniform Resale Committee
  • T-shirts for The Environmental Times  (high school newspaper) staff
  • Reward for high school students as part of a 3-week attendance and tardiness initiative

Contact the PCO